Buckles for a Benefit

10/13/2026

👀 A LITTLE SNEAK PEEK AT THIS YEAR’S BUCKLES!🏆

We’re excited to finally share a few previews of the buckle designs at Buckles for a Benefit! We’ve got several different styles lined up for this year, and we’re keeping some surprises for later. 😉

These are just mockups of the designs, so the finished buckles will look a little different once they’re made. We can’t wait to see them come to life!

And remember, this is only a glimpse of what we have planned! 👀

📅 November 27–28, 2026
📍 Kissimmee Valley Livestock Pavilion

What do you think of this year’s styles? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

10/12/2026

🤠LOOK AT THIS HERD OF AMAZING SPONSORS!🐮

Buckles for a Benefit 2026 wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors! We are so grateful for every business and individual who has stepped up to support our show and help us make a difference for this year!

Take a look at the logos below to see the sponsors who have joined us so far! Your generosity means more than you know, and we appreciate each and every one of you.

We are still accepting sponsors and would love to have you be part of Buckles for a Benefit 2026!

Thank you for helping us make this event special! 🤎

10/12/2026

🥁🥁🥁 DRUMROLL, PLEASE!!! 🥁🥁🥁

🤠🐮 MEET OUR 2026 JUDGE: WESTON HENDRIX! 🐮🤠

The wait is over! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Weston Hendrix to Buckles for a Benefit 2026! We can’t wait to have him in the ring this November, and we’re excited for him to be part of our show!

Get to know our judge! ⬇️

Weston Hendrix comes from Sweetwater, Texas, where he discovered his passion for the livestock industry. Through his work at various club calf operations all over the state and his experience exhibiting American and Exotic show steers during high school, Weston developed a strong interest in livestock evaluation.

He has recently received his associates degree in Agricultural Business at Blinn College, where he has been a member of the livestock judging team. He now resides in Manhattan, Kansas where he attends school at Kansas State University. Pursing his career in Agricultural Communications and Marketing.

Weston is the Owner and Founder of EmpowerU Advancements LLC, a podcast platform that supports various aspects of the show cattle industry. He intends to continue managing his business throughout college and beyond. Alongside growing his own club calf operation with his Dad. Weston aims to build a successful career and continue to grow his business following graduation.

👏 Help us give Weston a warm welcome to the Buckles for a Benefit family! We can’t wait to see everyone in the ring!

📍 Kissimmee Livestock Pavilion
📅 November 27–28, 2026

10/11/2026

Happy October! 🍂🤠

We’re officially in countdown mode for Buckles for a Benefit 2026! November 27–28 will be here before we know it.

Take a minute to get those entries in if you haven’t already! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and having another great weekend together. 🐮

📍 Kissimmee Livestock Pavilion

Showman is show management software made for livestock shows. Featuring a cloud based solution for online entries, payments and set of tools that help show day run smoothly.

10/05/2026

We will be hosting a Silent Auction during Buckles for a Benefit 2026!

The Silent Auction will be another way for us to raise funds, we’re looking forward to putting together some great items for everyone to bid on!

We are now accepting donations for the Silent Auction and are appreciative of anything you may have to contribute. Donations can include gift certificates, gift baskets, new/unused items, products, services, experiences, and more!

Whether you’re a business or an individual, every donation helps, and we are truly grateful for your support of our cause.

If you would like to donate something to our Silent Auction, please send us a message!

We can’t wait to see what everyone brings to the table — and, of course, see who gets the winning bids! 🤠

Buckles for a Benefit 2026
📅 November 27–28, 2026
📍 Kissimmee Livestock Pavilion

09/19/2026

We are so excited to share a look at this year’s banners for Buckles for a Benefit!🤩

We love how these turned out, and we can’t wait to see them going home with our exhibitors!

A HUGE thank you to Stock Signs & Designs for bringing our ideas to life and making these banners! We appreciate you so much and couldn’t be happier with how they turned out!

Take a look at the video to see this year’s banner styles and designs! 👀🏆

November 27–28, 2026 | Kissimmee Valley Livestock Pavilion

09/14/2026

🏆 NEW THIS YEAR AT BUCKLES FOR A BENEFIT! 🏆

We will be awarding The Clay Chatham Sportsmanship Award, created in memory of our 2025 beneficiary, Clay Chatham!

And this one is going to be a little different…

THE EXHIBITORS WILL CHOOSE THE WINNER! 👏

We want the kids who are in the ring, in the barn and alongside their fellow exhibitors to tell us who they believe represents true sportsmanship.

Who is the exhibitor who always lends a helping hand?
Who encourages others?
Who congratulates their competition?
Who handles the wins and the losses with class?
Who makes the show better for everyone around them?

Those are the exhibitors we want you to think about.

🗳️ Voting will take place during the show, and exhibitors will have the opportunity to cast their vote during the show.

The winner will be announced at the show and will receive a one of a kind Sportsmanship Buckle made exclusively for this award in memory of Clay.

This isn't about who wins the most.
It's about how you treat the people standing beside you.

We're excited to introduce this new tradition to Buckles for a Benefit in 2026!

The Clay Chatham Sportsmanship Award
Chosen by the exhibitors. Presented in Clay's memory.

09/10/2026

🏆 BUCKLE SPONSOR DEADLINE! 🏆

Saturday, September 12th is the LAST DAY to become a Buckle Sponsor and have your name engraved on the back of the buckle!

We will still be accepting buckle sponsors after September 12th, but any sponsors submitted after Saturday will not have their names engraved on the backs of the buckles.

If you’ve been thinking about sponsoring a buckle, now is the time! 🤠🏆

All buckle sponsors must be submitted by THIS SATURDAY, September 12th to be included on the buckles!

🏆 Leave Your Mark on a Champion's Buckle 🏆

We're excited to introduce one of our favorite sponsorship opportunities for Buckles for a Benefit 2026!

For $100, you can sponsor a championship award buckle and have your family name, farm, or business name engraved on the back of the buckle presented to one of our deserving exhibitors.

This is a chance to become part of an award that represents dedication, hard work, and success in the show ring.

✨ Sponsor one buckle or sponsor several, it's completely up to you! While there is no limit to how many buckles you can sponsor, there are a limited number of buckle sponsorships available.

As a Buckle Sponsor, you'll receive:
⭐ Recognition on our social media page
⭐ Recognition throughout the event by our announcer
⭐ Your name engraved on the back of your sponsored buckle

📅 Important Reminder: To have your name engraved on the back of your sponsored buckle, your sponsorship must be submitted by September 12, 2026.

Every buckle sponsored helps us provide meaningful awards for our exhibitors and supports the mission of Buckles for a Benefit. We are so grateful for every individual, family, farm, and business that chooses to support our show.

💻 Sponsor through the Showman.app and leave your mark on a champion's buckle!
🔗 https://showman.app/shows #/buckles-for-a-benefit-f336/sponsor

09/06/2026

🤠 VENDORS WELCOME! 🤠

We’re opening up vendor spaces for Buckles for a Benefit 2026! Whether you have a business, handmade products, clothing, jewelry, tack, western goods, or something unique to share — we’d love to have you join us!

🐮 Buckles for a Benefit is a two-day youth cattle show and fundraiser bringing exhibitors, families, businesses, and supporters together for a weekend of competition, community, and giving back.

📅 November 27–28, 2026
📍 Kissimmee Valley Livestock Arena
1911 Kissimmee Valley Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34744

🐂 Youth Cattle Show • Vendors • Sponsors • Community

Vendor spaces are $100 and include a space at the event, with vendors announced throughout the show.

WANT TO JOIN US AS A VENDOR?

👉 Contact us for more information

Come be part of the action, meet exhibitors and families, and get your business in front of a great crowd while supporting a great cause!

We’d love to have you be part of Buckles for a Benefit 2026! 🤠🐮

09/05/2026

First, we want to say THANK YOU to every sponsor who has already stepped up to support Buckles for a Benefit this year. Your generosity is what allows us to continue this show. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you.

As we continue preparing for this year’s show, we are still looking for sponsors to help us make it possible.

Buckles for a Benefit is about more than a cattle show. For the past five years, our agriculture and cattle show community has come together to help families during some of the hardest times in their lives. Every sponsorship helps us give back to a family going through a hardship.

We put a lot into making this a show that exhibitors are proud to attend, none of that would be possible without the businesses, families, and individuals who choose to support our mission.

If you have ever considered sponsoring a show, we ask you to consider sponsoring Buckles for a Benefit. There are several sponsorship opportunities available, and every sponsor makes a difference, whether you are a small business, large company, cattle operation, family, or individual.

📅 November 27–28, 2026
📍 Kissimmee Livestock Pavilion

If you would like to sponsor, donate, or learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available, please reach out to us or go directly to the Showman App. We would love to have you be part of what makes Buckles for a Benefit possible.

🔗 https://showman.app/shows #/buckles-for-a-benefit-f336/sponsor

Our community has shown us time and time again what can happen when we come together. Let's do it again this year. 🤍🐮

THANK YOU to everyone who continues to believe in this mission and supports Buckles for a Benefit.